Game Thread: Spurs @ Grizzlies -- Game 3 - Fri (4/22) - 8:30PM CST (4:30AM Riga Time)

In Memphis tonight for Game 3. Everyone is available besides Miller. Their home crowd will give them a boost, but no reason we shouldn't still win the next 2 for a clean sweep. No excuse. Let's get it.

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Playing in the grind house.

Are you scared?

For those who might be interested, tonight's officials are: Derrick Stafford (chief), Kane Fitzgerald, Gary Zielinski. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

STAFFORD
This is Stafford's 146th career playoff game and his 3rd in the 2016 First Round (he had Game 1 of DET/CLE and Game 2 of LAC/PRT). Stafford has worked 25 prior Spurs playoff games and the Spurs are 17-8 in those games (6-5 on the road, 6-3 in the First Round, and 2-1 on the road in the first round). The Spurs are 2-1 in road Game 3's (i.e., Game 3's in any series (in any round) in which they have HCA).

SPURS PLAYOFF GAMES - DERRICK STAFFORD

1995 WCFR Denver Gm. 1 HOME W

1996 WCSF Utah Gm. 1 HOME L

1998 WCSF Utah Gm. 3 HOME W

2001 WCSF Dallas Gm. 1 HOME W

2002 WCSF LA Lakers Gm. 5 AWAY L

2003 WCF Dallas Gm. 4 AWAY W
2003 WCSF LA Lakers Gm. 2 HOME W
2003 WCFR Phoenix Gm. 4 AWAY L

2005 WCFR Denver Gm. 4 AWAY W
2005 WCSF Seattle Gm. 1 HOME W
2005 WCF Phoenix Gm. 3 HOME W

2006 WCFR Sac. Gm. 5 HOME W
2006 WCSF Dallas Gm. 4 AWAY L

2008 WCFR Phoenix Gm. 5 HOME W
2010 WCSF Phoenix Gm. 2 AWAY L

2011 WCFR Memphis Gm. 1 HOME L

2012 WCSF LA Clip. Gm. 3 AWAY W
2012 WCFR Utah Gm. 2 HOME W
2012 WCF OKC Gm. 3 AWAY L

2013 WCFR LA Lakers Gm. 4 AWAY W
2013 WCSF GST Gm. 6 AWAY W
2013 WCF Memphis Gm. 3 AWAY W

2014 WCFR Dallas Gm. 2 HOME L
2014 WCSF Portland Gm. 2 HOME W
2014 WCF OKC Gm. 1 HOME W

Stafford has called 7 prior Grizzlies playoff games, and the Grizz are 3-4 in those games (1-2 at home, 3-2 in the First Round, 1-1 at home in the First Round).

The Spurs are 1-1 against MEM with Stafford; he was the crew chief in Game 1 of the 2011 First Round series, which the Spurs lost at home, and he was on the crew for Game 3 of the 2013 West Finals in Memphis, which the Spurs won.

The Spurs were 4-0 this year with Stafford, winning at SAC and MIN and winning at home over HOU and OKC (the home finale).

The Grizzlies were 1-2 with Stafford this year, winning at home over CHI and losing at PRT and at home to OKC.

FITZGERALD

This is Fitzgerald's 4th career playoff game and his 2nd in the 2016 First Round (he worked Game 2 of DET/CLE). He has never previously worked a Spurs playoff game or a Grizzlies playoff game. Along with the game he worked in the Cavs/Pistons series this year, Fitzgerald worked Game 1 of last year's Chicago/Milwaukee series -- a Chicago home win -- and Game 3 of the Golden State/New Orleans series (with Stafford) -- the Warriors road win in the game with the massive Warriors rally capped by the crazy Curry 3 late in regulation. (http://official.nba.com/wp-content/u...-4-23-15v3.pdf)

The Spurs were 2-2 in games called by Fitzgerald in the 2015-16 Regular Season, with the wins at home over MIL and on the road at PNX and the losses at OKC (when everyone rested) and in the second game at Oracle.

The Grizzlies were 1-2 with Fitzgerald, winning at home against NYK and losing at home against CLE and on the road against DAL.

ZIELINSKI

This is Zielinski's 16th career playoff game and his 1st game in the 2016 playoffs. He has worked 1 prior Spurs playoff game -- the Spurs Game 3 win at home in 2015 over the Clippers. He has worked 2 prior Grizzlies playoff games -- a first round home win in Game 5 of the 2012 WCFR over the Clippers and a WCSF road win in Game 2 of the 2013 WCSF over the without-Westbrook Thunder.

Spurs were 4-3 in games called by Zielinski this year. The wins were home games over PNX, LAL, and MIA and a road win at MIN; the losses were the Christmas night game in Houston, the game at Staples against the Clippers right after the All-Star break, and the loss at Denver in the last week of the regular season.

The Grizzlies were 1-1 with Zielinski this year -- a home win over the Lakers, and their season-ending loss at GST.

Collins likely won't see action tonight, but he's previously worked 18 playoff games including Game 1 of BOS/ATL. He's worked 2 prior Spurs playoff games and they're 2-0 in those games: Game 1 of the 2012 WCSF over the Clippers at home, and Game 2 of the 2007 WCFR over Denver at home. He's worked 1 prior Grizzlies playoff game: Game 4 of the 2015 WCFR, which the Grizzlies lost in Portland.

Spurs enter as a 11.5 point favorite and we should cover that without problems.

Let's do this! :flag:

Go Spuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssssss go!

finish this without incident, so we can proceed to the next series..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQOJGHE_hg


we are prepared for game of thrones

and we are prepared for the real GAME OF THRONES, the assumption of the Spurs into history!

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo!

3-0

Why no Miller available?

Let's go San Antonio!!! Let's play the beautiful game :)

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

For those who might be interested, tonight's officials are: Derrick Stafford (chief), Kane Fitzgerald, Gary Zielinski. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

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Appreciated.

I woke up and opened gmail, had 21 emails. It's a sign!

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

For those who might be interested, tonight's officials are: Derrick Stafford (chief), Kane Fitzgerald, Gary Zielinski. The alternate is Derrick Collins.

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Thanks! :tu Miss seeing this...

Go espuelas

Bring it back :cry
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BSPN just showed Timmy getting off of the bus with this t shirt. Cari Champion didn't get it, of course.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgmpJp6WIAEMwmc.jpg

hopefully this sorry series is over by Sunday afternoon..Getting an extra day of rest over the Thunder and a couple of intense team practices with an eye on next opponent is much better than dragging this shit out for another game..

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Originally Posted by cutewizard

Go Spuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssssss go!

finish this without incident, so we can proceed to the next series..........

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Yes the only incident we need is a W!

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

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1.        Derek Fisher        259
2.        Robert Horry        244
3.        Tim Duncan        243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

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1        Derek Fisher        161               
2        Robert Horry        155       
3        Tim Duncan        153       
4        Scottie Pippen        136       
5        Kobe Bryant        135       
6        Shaq. O'Neal        129       
7        Tony Parker        127       
8        Manu Ginobili        122

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/...l=&order_by=mp

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/b...rs-590x900.jpg

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Originally Posted by PopTheGOAT

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When Timmy used to convert at the rim :depressed

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

Code:

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1.    Derek Fisher    259
2.    Robert Horry    244
3.    Tim Duncan    243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

Code:

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1    Derek Fisher    161      
2    Robert Horry    155   
3    Tim Duncan    153   
4    Scottie Pippen    136   
5    Kobe Bryant    135   
6    Shaq. O'Neal    129   
7    Tony Parker    127   
8    Manu Ginobili    122

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Nice! OG surely ends ahead of Fisher in Wins that is what matters after all.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

Code:

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1.    Derek Fisher    259
2.    Robert Horry    244
3.    Tim Duncan    243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

Code:

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1    Derek Fisher    161       
2    Robert Horry    155   
3    Tim Duncan    153   
4    Scottie Pippen    136   
5    Kobe Bryant    135   
6    Shaq. O'Neal    129   
7    Tony Parker    127   
8    Manu Ginobili    122

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/...l=&order_by=mp

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he needs to make the Finals to surpass Fisher for most games played and get at least 3 wins from Warriors for most won games..

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

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:lol Kawhi's hands so big that RC missed the non-Leonard handshake after.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

Code:

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1.    Derek Fisher    259
2.    Robert Horry    244
3.    Tim Duncan    243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

Code:

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1    Derek Fisher    161       
2    Robert Horry    155   
3    Tim Duncan    153   
4    Scottie Pippen    136   
5    Kobe Bryant    135   
6    Shaq. O'Neal    129   
7    Tony Parker    127   
8    Manu Ginobili    122

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/...l=&order_by=mp

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Tony will pass Kobe and Shaq this year if all goes well. :toast

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Originally Posted by silverblackfan

Tony will pass Kobe and Shaq this year if all goes well. :toast

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Win a championship and so will Manu!:bobo

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Win a championship and so will Manu!:bobo

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Wouldn't that be sweet - our Big Three all being in the top 7 or so in all time playoff wins. What a triumph!

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Originally Posted by BillMc

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Go!

Not that it changes much, but it appears that the Grizz have now lost Jarell Martin for the rest of the playoffs:

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/ma...-update-160422

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

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Lol switch Manu for Martin in the bench and its a new level of bad.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Not that it changes much, but it appears that the Grizz have now lost Jarell Martin for the rest of the playoffs:

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/ma...-update-160422

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Divine Comedy tbh

In honor of the recently-departed Prince, I very much hope the Spurs end this playoffs by partying like its 1999.

http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com...amps99sl-1.jpghttp://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/def...?itok=R8Gan8a5

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Originally Posted by spurs10

Go!

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Originally Posted by BillMc

In honor of the recently-departed Prince, I very much hope the Spurs end this playoffs by partying like its 1999.

http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com...amps99sl-1.jpghttp://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/def...?itok=R8Gan8a5

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Indeed! Rest in peace Prince!

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Grizz might go small against the Spurs, Per ESPN.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/i...purs-in-game-3

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Originally Posted by BillMc

Grizz might go small against the Spurs, Per ESPN.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nba/post/_/i...purs-in-game-3

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Makes sense after they lost Jarell Martin + they have to try something different. I am excited about this bc it gives us a chance to see other lineups by Pop and for guys to practice those lineups (weird to talk about practice in a game we want to win on the road, but perspective)

Also, :flag:

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Originally Posted by BatManu20

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:rollin

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Not that it changes much, but it appears that the Grizz have now lost Jarell Martin for the rest of the playoffs:

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/ma...-update-160422

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And JaMychal Green has flu-like symptoms, but is probable:

"The Grizzlies said forward JaMychal Green is probable for Friday night's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, despite dealing with flu-like symptoms."

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15...sore-left-foot

They already had Conley and Brandon Wright active in Games 1 and 2, meaning they're so banged up, they have to have injured players on the active roster to get to 13. By my count, they have 10 healthy bodies left with Martin out, and if Green is limited, they're playing a playoff game with, basically, a 9-man roster. They may not have a choice other than to go small; they don't have enough big bodies to do anything else.

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

Code:

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1.    Derek Fisher    259
2.    Robert Horry    244
3.    Tim Duncan    243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

Code:

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1    Derek Fisher    161       
2    Robert Horry    155   
3    Tim Duncan    153   
4    Scottie Pippen    136   
5    Kobe Bryant    135   
6    Shaq. O'Neal    129   
7    Tony Parker    127   
8    Manu Ginobili    122

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/...l=&order_by=mp

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good stuff

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

And JaMychal Green has flu-like symptoms, but is probable:

"The Grizzlies said forward JaMychal Green is probable for Friday night's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, despite dealing with flu-like symptoms."

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15...sore-left-foot

They already had Conley and Brandon Wright active in Games 1 and 2, meaning they're so banged up, they have to have injured players on the active roster to get to 13. By my count, they have 10 healthy bodies left with Martin out, and if Green is limited, they're playing a playoff game with, basically, a 9-man roster. They may not have a choice other than to go small; they don't have enough big bodies to do anything else.

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oh no - i hope he doesn't meet the same fate as prince....

ready :hungry:

Andre Miller should have been on the active list...it is road game and he is good backup plan should TP/Mills shit the bed..

:flag: sweep the leg

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgrcJRoW4AAuAmO.jpg:large

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Originally Posted by ace3g

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgrcJRoW4AAuAmO.jpg:large

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Dope ish

http://i.imgbox.com/qUlLoK2D.jpg

If you have 12 minutes to kill.

I kinda like Matt Barnes after watching this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_-f7-Q2l88

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

Have said it elsewhere, but by appearing in Game 3, Tim Duncan will tie Robert Horry for 2nd all-time in playoff game appearances, at 244:

Code:

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1.    Derek Fisher    259
2.    Robert Horry    244
3.    Tim Duncan    243

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With a win, Duncan will move 1 game back of Horry for 1st all-time in playoff wins by an individual, and Parker will move 1 game back of Shaq for 6th all-time in that category:

Code:

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1    Derek Fisher    161       
2    Robert Horry    155   
3    Tim Duncan    153   
4    Scottie Pippen    136   
5    Kobe Bryant    135   
6    Shaq. O'Neal    129   
7    Tony Parker    127   
8    Manu Ginobili    122

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http://www.basketball-reference.com/...l=&order_by=mp

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Just want Manu to tie Pippen in wins this year and I'll be happy. :)

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Originally Posted by ace3g

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgrcJRoW4AAuAmO.jpg:large

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Barnes looks like a mix of our backup PGs (Mills, CoJo, and McCallum :lol)

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Originally Posted by FromWayDowntown

And JaMychal Green has flu-like symptoms, but is probable:

"The Grizzlies said forward JaMychal Green is probable for Friday night's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, despite dealing with flu-like symptoms."

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15...sore-left-foot

They already had Conley and Brandon Wright active in Games 1 and 2, meaning they're so banged up, they have to have injured players on the active roster to get to 13. By my count, they have 10 healthy bodies left with Martin out, and if Green is limited, they're playing a playoff game with, basically, a 9-man roster. They may not have a choice other than to go small; they don't have enough big bodies to do anything else.

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Then I hope that JaMychal doesn't play...I don't want our guys coming down with the flu in a week from now, just as we have to start the second round.

Stay healthy and get the win. :flag:

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Originally Posted by Old School 44

Just want Manu to tie Pippen in wins this year and I'll be happy. :)

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:bobo

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Jeff Platt Jeffplatt
Andre Miller and Matt Bonner inactive tonight for the #Spurs

yall niggas who complained about reggie gonna cry more about hubie now :lmao

:claw

Kawhi starting off well...

My nigga.

:claw

Leonard. :tu

:claw

Spurs alley oop

Leonard again.

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great d by green.... Elite.... NOT

Verde33333333333

LDN 4 3333333333333333333333....

My nigga.

LDN

Verde!

Green 3!!!

lol duncan is automatic.

Timmy!!!!!!!

GOAT PF, tbh.

Leonard block. :tu

Leonard3333333333

:wow Dat block on 1/2 man, 1/2 amazing :wow
:wow and the 3 :wow

:worthy:

Leonard 3!

:clawfor 3

:claw:claw:claw

:claw block

Make a shot TP ffs...two great looks.

:lma